As discussed on the R1TK CRL thread unless it can be proven otherwise it's possible the helmet tube vents were hollow like FOTK helmet but with blue tape or other colored material as a back drop. The FOTK had the same hallow design. Thoughts?
Also, some including myself don't believe the Ab/Kidney have side gaps at all, but the Ab/kidney is a one piece section with a rear cover plate. The black semi vertical lines are nothing but black molded sections also seen on the ST. Here's what the CRL looks like updated
Abdomen Armor For 501st approval:
The abdomen armor has a button area that matches the color pattern shown (2 blue + 6 gray); buttons are approximately 7/16" (11mm) in diameter.
Left control button area is a raised box with four buttons, the bottom being blue and the rest grey. The buttons are recessed.
The back edge of the abdomen plate has a semi vertical seam approximately 70 degrees in design.
The Ab and Kidney section is a one piece design with a vertical gap at the kidney separating it into two sections. No side Ab to Kidney gaps are allowed.
Any side shims added are to be added to the white areas of the armor.
For level two certification (if applicable):
The cod armor is separate from the ab plate.
For level three certification (if applicable):
The abdomen plate detail has two horizontal bevel details cut-out along the top.
Button details are recessed and bordered with a thin edge.
The right front raised area is rectangular with correct raised detail, unlike ANH.